Niagara History
Name the heroine of the war of 1812?
Laura Secord
walked 32 kilometres out of American-occupied territory to warn British forces of an attack by the Americans.
1. Spain
2. Cuba
3. Mexico
Mexico
Who was the longest reigning British Monarch in history?
1. King George 3rd
2. Queen Victoria
3. Queen Elizabeth 2nd
Queen Elizabeth 2nd
70 years 214 days
Things found at a salad bar
1. lettuce
2. tomatoes
3. cheese
4. salad dressing
5. cucumber
6. tongs
7. bacon bits
What body of water is known as the 'dead sea' of North America?
1. Lake Louise, Alberta
2. Lake Erie, Ontario
3. Lake Superior, Ontario
Lake Erie
Since the 1960s, Lake Erie was declared a 'dead lake' due to pollution and eutrophication (overabundance of algae and plants)
1. China
2. India
3. Singapore
China
What is the oldest and largest occupied palace in the world?
1. Windsor Castle in England
2. Malbork Castle in Poland
3. Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
Windsor Castle
Things found in a garden
1. mulch/soil
2. butterflies
3. shovel/hoe/spade
4. weeds/flowers
5. vegetables
Who was the visionary behind the building of the Welland canal?
1. John McFarland, in 1800
2. William Hamilton Merritt, in 1818
3. Saul Davis, in 1853
William Hamilton Merritt
owned and operated mills on Twelve Mile Creek. The need for water to power these mills is likely what gave Merritt the idea of constructing a canal to connect the Welland River and Twelve Mile Creek.
1. Mexico
2. Jamaica
3. Dominican Republic
Jamaica
How many rooms are in Buckingham Palace?
1. 150
2. 500
3. 775
3. 1000
775
Common Souvenirs
1. t-shirt/hat
2. magnet/keychain
3. local crafts
4. travel guide book/photograph/postcard
5. mug
What inn in NOTL is rumored to be haunted?
1. Angel Inn
2. Pillar and Post Inn
3. Prince of Wales Hotel
Olde Angel Inn
is said to have a resident ghost by the name of Captain Colin Swayze. Legend says that he decided to return to the pub one more time to see his true love during the war. He was forced to hide in a barrel in the basement cellar when Americans arrived.
1. Ireland
2. Scotland
3. England
Scotland
How many dogs did the Queen own during her reign?
1. 10 dogs
2. 20 dogs
3. over 30 dogs
Over 30 dogs
Insects
1. moth/butterfly
2. caterpillar
3. grasshopper
4. dragonfly
5. beetle
Name Niagara Falls' first famous celebrity honey-mooner
1. Charles Chaplin (actor, filmmaker, and composer)
2. Thomas Jefferson (3rd US President)
3. Jerome Bonaparte (Napolean's brother)
Jerome Bonaparte
was the youngest brother of Napoleon and reigned as Jerome Napoleon I, King of Westphalia, between 1807 and 1813.
He celebrated his honeymoon in Niagara Falls with his new wife in 1804.
1. Germany
2. France
3. Switzerland
Germany
What is King Charles 3rd favourite flower?
1. Delphiniums
2. Stinkweed
3. Sweet peas
4. Snapdragons
Delphiniums
Restaurant chains
1. McDonald's
2. Subway
3. Wendy's
4. Burger King
5. Pizza Pizza